If you plan to stay in Indonesia and change your visa status, you may need to use a Bridging Visa. This visa allows you to remain in the country while awaiting approval of a new visa, such as KITAS or KITAP (temporary or permanent stay visa). In this article, we will explain how the process of obtaining a Bridging Visa onshore and changing your status to KITAS/KITAP onshore works in Indonesia.
What is a Bridging Visa?
A Bridging Visa is a temporary visa that allows you to stay in Indonesia after the expiration of your previous visa while you wait for approval of your new visa status. This is important for those who do not want to leave the country but wish to change their visa status, for example, from a tourist visa or business visa to KITAS or KITAP.
When is a Bridging Visa Needed?
A Bridging Visa is required if you want to change your visa status, for example, from EVOA (Electronic Visa on Arrival) or C1/D1 (tourist visa for single or multiple entries) or other types of C (single-entry) and D (multiple-entry) visas to KITAS or KITAP. This visa allows you to stay in the country and await a decision on your new visa without leaving Indonesia.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bridging Visa and KITAS/KITAP onshore
1. Can a Bridging Visa only be used by holders of EVOA to obtain KITAS/KITAP?
No, the Bridging Visa is not limited to holders of EVOA. Bridging Visa can be used by anyone who wants to change their visa status, including holders of C1/D1 (tourist visa for single or multiple entries) and other types of C and D visas, if their visa is expiring in less than 30 days. It is important to have a visa sponsor, as a sponsor is required to obtain the Bridging Visa.
2. Can holders of C1 and D1 visas without a sponsor apply for a Bridging Visa?
No, holders of C1 and D1 visas without a sponsor cannot apply for a Bridging Visa. Individually issued visas without a sponsor, such as C and D, cannot obtain a Bridging Visa. A visa sponsor can be an Indonesian company (sometimes Flado) or an individual (such as an Indonesian spouse). Flado always helps with registering a company sponsor (company sponsorship page) or individual sponsorship (individual sponsorship page), in advance so you can take advantage of the onshore Bridging Visa and KITAS/KITAP without leaving Indonesia.
3. What if the holder of E33G KITAS (Nomad KITAS/Remote Worker Visa) has less than 30 days remaining on their visa and extension is not possible?
If the holder of E33G KITAS (Nomad KITAS/Remote Worker Visa) has less than 30 days left on their visa, and extension is not possible, they can only close the KITAS (or wait for it to expire) and then apply for a new visa, but they will have to leave the country. E33G does not have direct company or Indonesian sponsorship, which is the reason for this.
4. Is a sponsor required to apply for a Bridging Visa?
Yes, to apply for a Bridging Visa, you must have a visa sponsor. Without a sponsor, you cannot submit an application for this visa. To check if you have a sponsor, send your visa to us on WhatsApp for verification: https://flado.id/wa.
5. How does the process of applying for a Bridging Visa and changing KITAS/KITAP onshore work?
- Flado submits the Bridging Visa application — we prepare the Bridging Visa application through the sponsor account that was registered earlier.
- We await a decision — after submitting the application, we wait for confirmation of the Bridging Visa. This usually takes 4-7 business days.
- We submit the new KITAS application — once the Bridging Visa is approved, we can submit an application to change the visa status to KITAS or KITAP, depending on your current visa type.
Conclusion
The Bridging Visa is an essential tool for those who wish to change their visa status within Indonesia (onshore) and stay in the country without leaving. It is important to remember that a visa sponsor is required for the Bridging Visa application, and the process can take some time. If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, our visa agents are happy to guide you through each step.
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